Treat Your Joint Pain. Without Surgery.
Pills mask the pain. Surgery is a big step. What if we could deliver medication directly into the joint — watching it on ultrasound, guiding the needle precisely where it needs to go?
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See the Joint. Treat the Joint.
Most joint injections are done blind — the doctor feels for the joint and injects. When those don't work, surgery is usually the next step. We use ultrasound to see the joint in real time, guide the needle into the exact spot, and deliver treatment directly where it's needed — no incision, no operating room.
What That Means for You
- An alternative to long-term medication — treats the joint directly, not your whole body
- Ultrasound-guided — not a blind injection
- Office-based, local anesthesia — walk out same day
- Preserves the joint — nothing is cut, removed, or replaced
Conditions We Treat
- Knee osteoarthritis and cartilage wear
- Shoulder pain and frozen shoulder
- Hip arthritis
- Sports injuries affecting joints
Ultrasound shows the needle inside the joint in real time — we see exactly where it goes.
Your Doctor
Dr. Tariq Sinan — Interventional Radiologist
- Specialized fellowship in joint and spine procedures — Dublin, Ireland
- 37 years experience in interventional radiology
- Associate Professor, Kuwait University (16 years)
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland) and Royal College of Radiologists (London)
- Fluent in English and Arabic — trained and practiced in Ireland and Canada
"They told me I needed shoulder surgery — no alternative. Two PRP injections with Dr. Tariq, and I didn't need surgery at all."
Ali Al-Jaraq, powerlifting champion — shoulder patient
The Full Story
For those who want to understand the approach in depth
Why Pills Aren't Enough
You take the anti-inflammatory. The edge comes off. But it wears off, and you take another.
Oral medication spreads through your whole body to reach one joint. Most of it goes elsewhere. The joint gets a fraction.
If you've been managing with pills for months — or years — and the pain keeps coming back, the issue isn't that you need stronger medication. The issue is delivery. The medication isn't getting where it needs to go.
Pills treat your whole body to reach one joint. An injection puts medication exactly where the problem is.
Why See It to Treat It
The knee is complex. The shoulder is deep. The hip is surrounded by muscle and vessels.
Injecting without guidance means guessing. With ultrasound, we see the joint in real time. We watch the needle enter the joint space on screen. The medication goes exactly where it needs to go — not into surrounding tissue.
You can see your joint on the ultrasound screen. You can watch the needle enter. This isn't guesswork.
How It Works
See the joint
The ultrasound shows the joint space clearly — the bone surfaces, the cartilage, the inflammation. We identify exactly where to deliver the treatment.
Guide the needle
A thin needle enters the joint space while we watch on screen. You'll feel pressure, but the area is numbed first.
Deliver the treatment
Depending on your condition, we inject:
- Corticosteroid — reduces inflammation quickly
- Hyaluronic acid — lubricates the joint, cushions movement
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) — uses your own blood, designed to support healing
Walk out
The procedure takes 20-30 minutes. No stitches, no hospital stay. Most patients return to normal activity immediately.
What It Treats
Joint problems affect different areas. This approach may help if you have:
- Knee pain from osteoarthritis or cartilage wear
- Shoulder pain or frozen shoulder
- Hip arthritis limiting your movement
- Ankle pain from old injuries
- Sports injuries affecting joints
- Joint pain that hasn't responded to physical therapy
What to Expect
Some patients feel improvement within days. Others need a series of injections. Results depend on the joint, the condition, and how long it's been going on.
This isn't a cure. But for many patients, targeted injection provides months of relief — reducing pain, improving movement, and may help avoid or delay surgery.
If injections don't provide enough relief, surgical options remain open. Nothing has been cut. No bridges have been burned.
Common Questions
Is this just a cortisone shot?
Cortisone is one option. We also offer hyaluronic acid for lubrication and PRP for regeneration. The right choice depends on your condition.
How is this different from the injection my doctor gave me?
Most office injections are done without imaging — the doctor feels for the joint and injects. With ultrasound guidance, we see the needle enter the joint space on screen. More precise delivery often means better results.
How long does relief last?
It varies by patient and condition. Steroid injections may provide weeks to months of relief. Hyaluronic acid series can last 6-12 months. PRP effects build over time.
Does it hurt?
You'll feel a pinch from the local anesthetic. During the injection, you may feel pressure. Most patients tolerate it well.
How many injections will I need?
It depends. Some conditions respond to a single injection. Others benefit from a series. We'll discuss a plan during your consultation.
Can I walk/drive afterwards?
Yes. Most patients walk out and drive themselves home. We recommend taking it easy for a day or two.
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